impromptu

Meaning(s)

1. done without advance planning or preparation

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an impromptu decision/speech/meeting

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Something which is impromptu is carried out or sad without previous preparation or planning similar in meaning to 'improvised' or 'on the spur of the moment'.

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  1. Jack surprised everyone by giving an impromptu speech at the event.  
  2. I thought I'd pay Jane an impromptu visit while I was in her neck of the woods.

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  1. The boss called an impromptu meeting with the staff to discuss the breaking developments.
  2. It was only an impromptu decision to put my name forward for the vacant position, but I ended up getting the job! 

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